Thomas White grew up in Burrillville, RI. As an undergraduate at URI, he earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences as well as a B.A. in Jazz Studies. Now as a graduate student he is working on his MA/TCP in Secondary Education to teach science. Most of his out-of-school activities involve music. He has been playing piano since the age of four, currently plays in three different bands, and writes and performs his own original jazz compositions around the southern New England area.
Teaching Portfolio
Teaching Philosphy: Teaching Philosophy - ThomasW
Human Evolution Unit Plan: Human Evolution
This unit will have several purposes. The first purpose of this unit is to attempt to dispel myths and misunderstandings surrounding human evolution before the content itself is covered. Students will then be introduced to the history of human evolution. They will explore elements of the fossil record to find crucial changes that occurred between the split from the line of species that led to chimpanzees, gorillas, and modern humans. They will understand the dual nature of mutations and changes in the genome; some changes might leave the organism better adapted to its environment while others may offer a selective disadvantage. Students will explore the known history of how humans evolved, and then will use their knowledge in a culminating project to predict how humans will evolve in future years.
Student Teaching Information
A. First Student Teaching Placement
School: Narragansett Pier Middle School
Address: 235 South Pier Road, Narragansett RI 02882
Principal: Ms. Marianne Kirby
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Mrs. Barbara Thompson
Office secretary(s): Mrs. Mangili, Mrs. French, Mrs. Hoxsie
Custodian(s): Mr. Goodness
Cooperating Teacher: Ms. Dale Loomis
B. Second Student Teaching Placement
School: North Kingstown High School
Address: 150 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown RI
Principal: Dr. Thomas Kenworthy
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Mr. Powell
Office secretary(s):
Custodian(s):
Thomas White
Thomas White grew up in Burrillville, RI. As an undergraduate at URI, he earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences as well as a B.A. in Jazz Studies. Now as a graduate student he is working on his MA/TCP in Secondary Education to teach science. Most of his out-of-school activities involve music. He has been playing piano since the age of four, currently plays in three different bands, and writes and performs his own original jazz compositions around the southern New England area.
Teaching Portfolio
Teaching Philosphy: Teaching Philosophy - ThomasWHuman Evolution Unit Plan: Human Evolution
This unit will have several purposes. The first purpose of this unit is to attempt to dispel myths and misunderstandings surrounding human evolution before the content itself is covered. Students will then be introduced to the history of human evolution. They will explore elements of the fossil record to find crucial changes that occurred between the split from the line of species that led to chimpanzees, gorillas, and modern humans. They will understand the dual nature of mutations and changes in the genome; some changes might leave the organism better adapted to its environment while others may offer a selective disadvantage. Students will explore the known history of how humans evolved, and then will use their knowledge in a culminating project to predict how humans will evolve in future years.
Student Teaching Information
A. First Student Teaching Placement
School: Narragansett Pier Middle SchoolAddress: 235 South Pier Road, Narragansett RI 02882
Principal: Ms. Marianne Kirby
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Mrs. Barbara Thompson
Office secretary(s): Mrs. Mangili, Mrs. French, Mrs. Hoxsie
Custodian(s): Mr. Goodness
Cooperating Teacher: Ms. Dale Loomis
B. Second Student Teaching Placement
School: North Kingstown High SchoolAddress: 150 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown RI
Principal: Dr. Thomas Kenworthy
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Mr. Powell
Office secretary(s):
Custodian(s):
Cooperating Teacher: Mr. James Bruneau
Observations and Reflections